Spring in my Step

 

I know I've been whining--I'm hardly a fan of the pants, tights, or socks that cold weather can require. Seriously! I'm like a grumpy toddler when it comes to wearing socks. I want to tear them things off immediately, nevermind how cold my feet are.

So when it finally warmed up (for good!) in Atlanta, I whooped and pulled out my favorite sundresses. And what better says sun and cheer than a golden yellow?

Okay sure, I'm squinting from the powerful glare of the sun, but trust me, I'm smiling, not grimacing in pain.

Oh and did I tell you I got the best tote ever? It's my new favorite and now I want to hoard all the other styles.
 

Outfit details:

• Lenora Dame bird necklace
• Vintage whistle necklace (get your own here and here)
• Anthropologie Vappu Dress (from 2010--snag a similar one here, here, or here)
• Anthropologie equestrian waist belt (from 2008? They make a similar one almost every year. If you need an immediate fix, try this one)
• Anthropologie Cartography Cardigan (from 2010)
• Fieldguided thunder in our hearts tote
• Bensimon laceups in navy
• *Essie nailpolish in Greenport

Hope everyone is off to a great week! Somehow midterms have rolled around again in Jinah land, so I'll be hitting the books. Ahh well. One more month till Summer vacation and you guys can see my mug all day every day!

Neopolitan Zigzag Dress

Outfit details: Milly Zigzag Dress
Rebecca Minkoff MAM in Dark Brown (in royal w/brown basketweave trim here--
various browns available on resale sites such as eBay and Bonanzle)
Cream knee socks from Urban Outfitters (similar style here)
Mixed bangles from Anthropologie (similar sets here)
Frye Lisa T-Straps (this year's version here)
Polish: Essie Greenport

Despite the how frigid it was today, I thought it was time to take this dress out for a spin! I am at a total loss most of the time on how to appropriately dress for the winter chill, and today was no exception. Insulated layers? Puffer coats? Layered legwear? These things don't exist in my wardrobe, yikes!

I even decided to forgo tights since the only pairs I have are black and white and neither color seemed to work here. Luckily the sun came out during the course of the day and made up for my lack of winter wardrobe.

I have always loved bright pops of color and jazzy patterns on things. This Milly dress was one of those purchases that just felt meant to be. It reminds me of warm weather and yummy ice cream flavors! And it's the perfect excuse for serious color-matching. I was really happy when I realized my nails could match my dress exactly.

And thanks to Rosa, I ended up pulling out my Frye t-straps! I had totally forgotten that I owned these until I saw them on her blog recently. How silly am I?

Today I had an early meeting at work (one of the perils of working retail--weekend shifts) and a full on girls' day with my sisters, involving a Forever 21 scavenger hunt and a Target excursion. Has anyone seen those sideways cross two-finger-rings that F21 carries (that are very Taylor of Rachel Zoe fame)? I saw them last week and hesitated since I am not sure that is part of my "look" or lifestyle anymore, but all of a sudden I just really really needed one. So I made the trip up to the suburbs, excited since it was a $8 or less piece. To no avail, sadly.

The Target store in question still had racks upon racks of Rodarte looks left, and it was all 30% off! Seeing as I'd done most of the damage I needed to back in December, I passed it on by. If any of you are still trying to find a sequined ribcage dress, the little leopard number, or the tulle black bow dress, the North Point store still has a decent selection of sizes left!